Victoria Crook Senior Independent Beauty Consultant

I hired a plumber to help me restore an old farmhouse, and after he had just finished a rough first day on the job: a flat tire made him lose an hour of work, his electric drill quit and his ancient one ton truck refused to start. While I drove him home, he sat in stony silence. On arriving, he invited me in to meet his family. As we walked toward the front door, he paused briefly at a small tree, touching the tips of the branches with both hands. When opening the door he underwent an amazing transformation.. His face was wreathed in smiles and he hugged his two small children and gave his wife a kiss. Afterward he walked me to the car. We passed the tree and my curiosity got the better of me. I asked him about what I had seen him do earlier. ‘Oh, that's my trouble tree,' he replied 'I know I can't help having troubles on the job, but one thing's for sure, those troubles don't belong in the house with my wife and the children.. So I just hang them up on the tree every night when I come home and ask God to take care of them. Then in the morning I pick them up again.' 'Funny thing is,' he smiled,' when I come out in the morning to pick 'em up, there aren't nearly as many as I remember hanging up the night before. THIS ONE IS WORTH SENDING ON. Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance. We all need a Tree!

(I didn't create this story, but loved it when I read it and wanted to share)

These Eyes came up in my memories this morning so I brought thwm to life at a followup appointment i just finished up and we had fun playing with some of my limited edition eye pallets and looks! Similar to the pic below...they where my inspiration! (Sorry I don't have actual pics of my Client, my phone died on me right before I got into my appointment!😣)

Sooo close to my GOAL!! Just have a couple more sets left!!! What I'm going to do is reactivate my SALE so you can still get in on this great DEAL!!! 20% off an Ultimate Miracle Classic Set and 15% off a Basic Miracle Classic Set!!!! This offer is only running for a couple of days so act fast!! Sale runs from May 28th- May 30th!!! Your purchase will help me make my goal a reality and with limited Sets available you really don't want to miss out!!! Call or text me at 289-921-8576 or you can email me as well at [email protected]

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5 Super Gross Reasons You Should Never Sleep In Your Makeup Brb bathing in face wash.

Ingredient Myths
When it comes to cosmetic ingredients and safety, you can't believe everything you read these days. Chances are you've probably seen a "beauty-gone-bad" story about the evils of lipstick or mineral oil on television, the Internet or in magazines. So how can you separate truth from fiction and feel good about looking good? Here are a few facts to set the record straight and to help you feel great about the Mary Kay® products you use and purchase.

Myth: Lead in lipstick can be the kiss of death!
Fact: Lead is a naturally occurring material, and there are small amounts of lead in the air we breathe and in the water we drink every day. These naturally occurring levels cause us no harm. It's a fact that lipsticks, along with many consumer products, naturally contain very small trace amounts of lead, but the experts agree that the amounts are insignificant and absolutely safe. The levels are well below the daily safe limits established by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency.

Myth: TALC is a bad word!
Fact: Talc has been getting a lot of bad press lately because of the recent popularity of mineral-based powders. Talc used in cosmetics is a specially-refined grade and has a proven scientific record. While it's true that this natural ingredient can be used for non-cosmetic purposes, rest assured that the grade of talc used in cosmetics is perfectly safe for consumers.

Myth: If it says natural or organic, it's BETTER (naturally!).
Fact: Organic, natural and botanical are buzzwords in the beauty industry right now. Sometimes the benefits associated with these products and ingredients are greatly exaggerated. There is no scientific data that supports the blanket statement that natural, organic or botanical ingredients are always better. At Mary Kay, our goal is to develop the safest and most effective products possible, including organic, natural or botanical ingredients when they provide a benefit. In fact, most Mary Kay® color and skin care products contain a number of key natural and botanical ingredients that research has proven to be effective.

Myth: Why do some people claim that paraben-free cosmetics are better?
Fact: First of all, the word parabens just sounds scary, doesn't it? The fact is, a world without parabens would be very scary indeed! Parabens are used extensively in cosmetics, foods and even medicines because they function as preservatives and protect products from microbiological contamination. Paraben safety has been studied extensively by various governmental regulatory agencies around the world, and none of those agencies has found any scientific data that support the rumors that parabens are harmful to human health.

Myth: Mineral oil clogs pores and is bad for your skin.
Fact: Cosmetic-grade mineral oil is extremely safe as proven by science. Mary Kay sells cosmetic products in 35 markets around the world, and cosmetic-grade mineral oil is considered safe by ALL the governmental regulatory agencies in all of those markets. For example, baby oil is almost 100 percent mineral oil, and you can't get any safer than that! You also may have heard that mineral oil clogs the pores or suffocates the skin. All of the Mary Kay® products that include mineral oil have been proven to be noncomedogenic, and that means they won't clog pores.


For more trustworthy information regarding ingredients and safety in cosmetics, visit Cosmetics Info and our website.


Hypoallergenic Claims
Hypoallergenic is a term typically associated with products that have been formulated and extensively tested to minimize the possibility of irritation and allergic reactions. At Mary Kay, consumer safety is our first priority, and only after an ingredient is thoroughly researched and tested utilizing the most advanced technologies available is it considered safe for use by Mary Kay. This rigorous testing is performed or supervised by internal and external experts who assess our products for their irritancy and allergy potential. We are able to say that Mary Kay® skin care products are hypoallergenic as a result of our thorough product and ingredient testing and stringent quality controls. To find out which Mary Kay® products are considered hypoallergenic, search for “hypoallergenic” and peruse the products that come up in the search results.

References:

Oxentenko AS, Murray JA. Celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis: the spectrum of gluten-sensitive enteropathy. International Journal of Dermatology 2003; 42(8): 585-587
Picco M. Celiac Disease – Expert Answers. 10 Jan. 2012. Mayo Clinic. 22 Jul. 2013
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MASCARA MONDAY!!!! So from now until Midnight this evening Buy an Ultimate Mascara and receive an Eye Makeup Remover at half price!!! Such an awesome deal for amazing products!!! Message me anytime from now until Midnight with your order!!!! As an EXTRA BONUS the first 5 people to put in their order will receive a mineral eye colour of your choice!!! That Mineral Eye Colour BONUS is Limited to only the first 5 people who have there orders into me and confirmed so you don't want to wait!!! Oh my gosh SAVING SAVINGS SAVINGS!!!!! I'm so excited for you!!!

Holidays are approaching and these mascaras are a great little gift for anyone! Mom, sisters, teachers or even girlfriends! Everyone could use a little lash love! XoX

Book your online party with me! It's so fun and easy! It's never to early to start your Christmas shopping and I'm your girl for all your needs and can help you with whatever your heart desires!

It has been great meeting so many wonderful people and seeing some of you amazing customers! Tomorrow is closing day and we are here until 6! Stop by and enjoy our perks!

Hey all you BEAUTIFUL people! As most of you already know I will be at the Ancaster Fair this weekend! (Thursday evening, Friday, Saturday and Sunday) I have a surprise in store for anyone who comes by and visits our booth! AN AMAZING FLASH SALE! You will only have the chance to participate in this FLASH SALE if you stop by! Items as low as 80% off so you won't want to miss this! Stop in because that's not all the surprises that I have up my sleeve! ;)

To all customers! I am enolling my customers on my preferred customers program! My cut off for participants will be October 10th. This program entitles you to a mailed out look book every quarter with samples along with a preferred customer gift with purchase! This is so amazing! This winters awesome gift with purchase of $50 or more is an amazing Nourishine Lipgloss set! Please list below in the comments if you would like to participate in my P*P so I can add you with absolutely no cost to you! This is something you absolutely don't want to miss out on!